Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 14, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER:GEAR BOX

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS INSTALLED USING MOUNTING BOLTS WHICH ARE TOO LONG IN RELATION TO THE AVAILABLE HOLE DEPTH IN THE STEERING GEAR BOX.

NHTSA ID: 80V087000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 382

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR BOX MOUNTING BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE CORRECT LENGTH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 26, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER

OPERATION UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS OF HIGH HUMIDITY, SALT AND DIRT CAN CAUSE RUSTING OF THE SPLINED SECTION OF THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT. THIS CAUSES INCREASED STRESSES BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AND THE INPUT SHAFT OF THE STEERING GEAR. CONTINUED OPERATION UNDER THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLE MOTION OF THE LINKAGES.

NHTSA ID: 80V021000